Heredity Vocab Review

When several genes influence a trait, it is known as:

• Polygenic Inheritance

• Codominance

• Incomplete dominance

• Law of Segregation

A version of a gene is called:

• Allele

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Chromosome

When the heterozygous genotype results in a phenotype where both alleles are fully and separately expressed, this is an example of:

• Incomplete dominance

• Codominance

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

Chromosomes 1-44 in a human are referred to as:

• Sex chromosomes

• Autosomes

• Karyotype

• Linked genes

Only expressed in the homozygous state is a characteristic of:

• Dominant

• Recessive

• Codominance

• Incomplete dominance

Genes that travel on the X chromosome are known as:

• Sex-Linked

• Polygenic Inheritance

• Multiple Alleles

• Linked genes

During metaphase, chromosomes line up randomly, making it possible for any combination of chromosomes to be passed on from parent to offspring. This describes:

• Law of Segregation

• Law of Independent Assortment

• Law of Dominance

• Polygenic Inheritance

A diagram that shows homologous chromosome pairs is called a:

• Phenotype

• Genotype

• Karyotype

• Homozygous

The macromolecule that has the instructions for making you who you are is:

• Protein

• DNA

• Gene

• Allele

The actual alleles you inherit are your:

• Genotype

• Phenotype

• Karyotype

• DNA